Low thyroid-poor concentration?!
Question: Low thyroid-poor concentration?
Another recent update from my "new" doctor is that I have: Hashimotos thyroiditis. So basically, an autoimmune disease, which is uncurable.
I would really like my brain back. It's difficult in University as far as my poor concentration, memory and falling behind is quite embarrassing. I can't even tell if Im smart anymore.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thankyou.
Answers:
You can lower TPO thyroid antibodies as proven in clinical trials using 200mg of selenium daily. >>>http://www.drdach.com/Selenium_Hashimoto…
I first read about lowering antibodies in a book by Dr Sandra Cabot called Your Thyroid Problems Solved...worth reading. >>> http://www.girl.com.au/dr-sandra-cabot-y…
Dr Cabot's patient had TPO thyroid antibodies at 1600 and after a year of treatment such as gluten free and dairy free diet, 200mg of selenium, iodine, zinc...can't remember everything :) (hired the book out from the library) and she dropped to 150 and all her symptoms resolved. Of course getting to under 35 is the goal.
Vitamin E maximises selenium absorption - recommended natural vitamin E - 400 - 500IU a day. This link is of someone taking selenium and vitamin E with excellent results>>> http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Dis…
A gluten free diet lowers thyroid antibody levels - "...researchers found that...organ-specific autoantibodies (i.e., thyroid antibodies) -- will disappear after 3 to 6 months of a gluten-free diet." - but this is a tough diet to follow. >>>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresear…
Another book i recently discovered is by Dr. Kharrazian called Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests are Normal. Looking forward to reading this >>>http://www.thyroidbook.com/
Low levels or deficiencies commonly found with a thyroid imbalance include - vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc. Taking concerta to try and deal with symptoms of your poorly treated thyroid and possibly vitamin and mineral deficiencies is not the answer.
"it’s a common scenario for hypothyroid patients, especially when you are undiagnosed due to your doctor’s over-reliance on a faulty TSH range, or treated with thyroxine T4-only medications: You go to the doctor; you complain about your depression, or your anxiety, or your emotional swings, or your inability to concentrate, and onto your doctor’s favorite anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, lithium, or bi-polar med you go—beginning with the freebies on the shelf from his friendly and suited pharmaceutical rep. Sound familiar??" >>>http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/thy…
TSH isn't the greatest indictor of your thyroid health especially with hashimoto's>>>
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/has…
The Unreliable TSH Lab Test>>>
http://jeffreydach.com/2009/05/15/the-un…
RedAngel
It sounds like you need to speak to someone about tweaking your thyroid med, or doing something about the concerta - anxiety and insomnia are notorious for wrecking attention.